Seward & Kissel LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has again ranked the Firm in Band 1 for Transportation: Shipping: Finance: Nationwide (New York), with two of our partners recognized as “Key Individuals”: Larry Rutkowski and Gary Wolfe.

Summarizing its independent research, Chambers USA noted that Seward & Kissel retains a “strong practice with expertise in corporate finance, capital markets and taxation relating to the shipping industry. [The Group] handles various issues arising from private equity and M&A transactional activity, including litigation and bankruptcy proceedings.” Chambers USA also noted that sources referred to Seward & Kissel’s maritime and shipping finance team as “very prominent in maritime finance, especially capital markets.” “Whether markets are up or down, they have a good skill set to offer clients very good value.”

Notable Practitioners

Maritime group head Larry Rutkowski is regarded as “one of the top guys in the US, and maybe the world” when it comes to shipping finance. He has particular expertise in joint ventures and M&A, and clients admire his “clear and helpful advice.”

Gary Wolfe is praised as a “leader in the securities market practice – he’s very well thought of.” His high-profile clients include Ship Finance International, as well as other foreign and domestic issuers and investment banks.

Related Attorneys

Lawrence Rutkowski

(212) 574-1206
rutkowski@sewkis.com

Gary J. Wolfe

(212) 574-1223
wolfe@sewkis.com

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